Chapter 2 - Making Foul Decisions
IN THIS LESSON - Learn about the considerations used to make decisions about Reckless and Serious foul play challenges.
Reckless Challenge
FIFA Laws of the Game Definition - Reckless is when a player acts with disregard to the danger to, or consequences for, an opponent and must be cautioned
Dictionary Definition - Reckless is acting without thinking or caring about the consequences of an action
“He was reckless with his driving weaving in and out of traffic over 100 miles per hour”
Serious Foul Play Challenges (Excessive Force)
FIFA Laws of the Game Definition - Serious Foul Play - A tackle or challenge that endangers the safety of an opponent or uses excessive force or brutality must be sanctioned as serious foul play.
FIFA Laws of the Game Definition - Excessive Force is when a player exceeds the the necessary use of force and / or endangers the safety of an opponent and must be sent off
